Ingredients
- 8 cups of canola or vegetable oil
- ¼ cup of olive oil
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks (1 package)
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 8.5 ounce bag Crunchy Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Snacks
- ½ cup marinara
- ½ cup ranch
Ranch Dip Ingredients
- ½ cup infused buttermilk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon dill
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Unwrap the mozzarella sticks and place them on a plate.
- Set the sticks in the freezer to chill for about an hour.
- Crush up the contents of one 8.5-ounce Cheetos Crunchy Flamin' Hot Snacks until the Cheetos are broken down to the consistency of graham cracker crumbs.
- Place crushed Cheetos into a bowl.
Beat four eggs together in one bowl.
Move the bowl with crushed Cheetos next to these bowls. You should have 3 bowls with different ingredients at this point.
- Bring the 8 cups of oil up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit in a saucepan.
- When oil reaches temperature, begin coating the sticks in flour first, then egg, and then roll the sticks in the Cheetos crust.
- Place in the pan. Fry for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Make sure to turn the sticks over so they cook evenly.
Remove the sticks from the oil using tongs and place them on a platter. Now you’re ready to infuse the buttermilk for the ranch dipping sauce. Ranch is the perfect complement to the spicy Cheeto-crusted mozzarella sticks.
Preparing the Infused Buttermilk for Ranch Dip
If you don’t already have the LĒVO II infusion machine, follow the old-school infusion directions below. Note, it will smell stronger in your house than if you use LĒVO to infuse:
Place 1 cup of buttermilk in a saucepan.
- Add 3.5-7 grams of coarsely ground decarbed flower.
- Simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes.
- Make sure you stir frequently (about every five minutes).
- Don’t let the temperature go over 165°F. Do not let the mixture boil.
- The milk will turn a light greenish-amber hue.
- Remove the buttermilk from the heat.
Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth to remove the plant material. Now your infused buttermilk is ready for the additional ingredients!
Preparing the (Infused) Ranch Dip
Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and infused buttermilk.
- Add and mix in the rest of the ingredients (dill, lemon juice, parsley, chives, and paprika) until fully combined.
Recipe Note
The infused ranch sauce is just the right complement for the gooey cheese coupled with the spicy and crunchy crust. Now that you’ve mastered this fun and delicious appetizer, you can experiment with different infused ingredients too. With the flavor profile and infused ingredients of this dish, you’re sure to please everyone.
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